1. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.6–1 Labor Markets Labor MarketsLabor Markets  The external supply pool from which organizations attract their employees Unemployment Rates and Applicant PopulationUnemployment Rates and Applicant Population  Low unemployment creates competition for employees, raising labor costs.  High unemployment results the availability of more applicants and more qualified applicants.

2. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.6–2 FIGURE 6–2 Labor Market Components

3. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.6–3 Strategic Recruiting Decisions Sample Sample Organization-Based vs. Outsourced Recruiting Recruiting Presence and Image Training of Recruiters Regular vs. Flexible Staffing Recruiting and EEO: Diversity Considerations Recruiting Nontraditional Workers Recruiting Source Choices: Internal vs. External Strategic Recruiting Decisions Sample Realistic Job Previews

4. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.6–4 Internet Recruiting Effects of Internet Recruiting Adjusting to new recruiting approaches Identifying new types of recruiting for specific jobs Training for managers and HR recruiters

5. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.6–5 Internet Recruiting (cont’d) E-Recruiting Places Internet Job Boards Professional/ Career Websites Employer Websites

6. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.6–6 Recruiting and Internet Social Networking Social Networking Recruiting Advantages: Allows job seekers to connect with employees of potential employers Allows employers to engage in social collaboration by joining and accessing social technology networks to help applicants post resumes and complete applications online

7. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.6–7 Recruiting Using Special Technology Means Internet Recruiting Tools Blogs E-Video Twitter

8. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.6–8 Legal Issues in Internet Recruiting The use (or misuse) of screening software Collection of federally required applicant information Exclusion of protected classes from the process Proper identification of “real” applicants Maintaining confidentiality and privacy Legal Issues in Internet Recruiting

9. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.6–9 Internet Recruiting AdvantagesDisadvantages Recruiting cost savings Recruiting time savings Expanded (global) pool of applicants Better targeting of specific audiences More unqualified applicants Additional work for HR staff Many applicants are not seriously seeking employment Access limited or unavailable to some applicants Privacy of information and discrimination issues

10. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.6–10 External Recruiting Media Sources Employment Agencies Competitive Recruiting Sources Labor UnionsJob Fairs Educational Institutions External Recruiting Sources

11. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.6–11 FIGURE 6–5 Advantages and Disadvantages of External Recruiting

12. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.6–12 FIGURE 6–6 What to Include in an Effective Recruiting Ad

13. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.6–13 Internal Recruiting Employee Databases Job Postings Promotions and Transfers Former Employees and Applicants Current- Employee Referrals Internal Recruiting Sources

14. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.6–14 FIGURE 6–8 Advantages and Disadvantages of Internal Recruiting